Compare software

Glances vs Wise System Monitor: catalog facts
Glances	Wise System Monitor
Free Free and open source, funded by sponsorship.	Free Free to download and use.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line, Web	Windows
Runs on Linux, FreeBSD, macOS and Windows from the same codebase Built-in web interface, so a phone or tablet can watch a server	Processes, CPU, memory and network traffic in one window Simple interface for non-technical users
Python and pip installation, which on some systems means a virtual environment Exposing the web interface or API on a network needs authentication configured by you	Windows only Closed source
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: LGPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.